News
On this page, you can read the latest announcements from the Auckland Academic Health Alliance (AAHA), Auckland District Health Board and/ or the University of Auckland – Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
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Paediatric award to doctoral candidate
21 December 2016Congratulations to Dr Jin Russell who received the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) 2016 New Zealand Paediatric Trainee Research Award for Excellence. -
First clinical cancer trials research centre
12 December 2016New Zealand cancer patients will have greater access to new treatments through clinical trials, thanks to a major donation towards a new research unit which is the first step towards an Integrated Cancer Centre. -
Public invited to expert panel on robotics in healthcare
28 October 2016From bionic hearing to robotic surgery, the use of robotics in healthcare will be discussed at a free public panel discussion in Auckland on Tuesday. -
Study into loneliness looking for older participants
27 October 2016A study to improve understanding of social isolation and loneliness in New Zealand is looking for participants over the age of 65. -
Study into loneliness looking for older participants
27 October 2016A study to improve understanding of social isolation and loneliness in New Zealand is looking for participants over the age of 65. -
Low nicotine cigarettes may help Smokefree goal
26 October 2016Nicotine reduction, such as very low nicotine cigarettes, has huge benefits and few potential harms, according to a new study from the University of Auckland. -
GPs can do more to help patient weight loss
25 October 2016Primary care approaches to obesity need a rethink with GPs providing more support for patient weight loss, according to two University of Auckland public health academics. -
New operating room training to improve teamwork
14 October 2016A realistic pilot training simulation for operating room staff designed to test and improve teamwork skills, has found many positive improvements result from the new communication training. -
2016 Grants
11 September 2016The University and Hospital jointly-led projects were awarded a total of $300,000 to foster research relationships that promise enhancements in prevention, diagnosis and therapies. -
2015 Grants
11 August 2015Grants totaling $400,000 for collaborative research projects between scientists and clinicians from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and the Auckland District Health Board were announced recently. -
Study sheds fresh light on self-harming in middle-age and late lifeA “one-size fits all” approach to suicide prevention will not work - we especially need new strategies tailored to older people, says a University of Auckland researcher.
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